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There are no breed restrictions but the horse must be built so he can compete. By the time a horse has reached the 'Olympic' level he has had years of training and competition. With the exception of the 'western' type riding such as reining the majority of top horses are usually 'warmbloods'. A combination of hot-blooded breeds like the Thoroughbred crossed with the large draft type horses. The result is a tall, strong, yet refined athletic horse that can stand the rigors of eventing and show jumping. These warmbloods have been refined over the last 25 to 30 years to make the ideal 'sport horse'. These are the horses that excell at Olympic level competitions and these are the horses you would have to compete with. Although not impossible, I would think it would be difficult for a pure draft horse to keep up with these sport horse breeds.
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Are horses the only animal used in the Olympics?
no
What were horses used for in the 19century?
for transportation and pulling heavy loads
What breeds of horses are in the heavy group?
Shire horses are certainly heavy horses.
What is a name for a heavy hammer?
A sledgehammer is long heavy hammer. Not sure what the hammer thrown at the Olympics is called, but a a javelin is a metal tipped spear used for field competitions at the Olympics.
When was Heavy Horses created?
Heavy Horses was created on 1978-04-10.
How heavy can horses get?
horses can get very heavy it all depends on how much you feed them
True or false there used to be Olympics long and high jumps for horses?
i believe it's false
How many Irish-Bred horses in 2008 Olympics?
23 according to the website the chronicle of horses 2008 Olympics
How do the Horses travel to the Olympics?
most horses probably travel in style to the olympics: in airplanes made for them, or in horse trailers
How did they train the horses in Olympia?
The same way you do when the horses are not in the olympics.
Why are draft horses called draft horses?
Draft horses are called so because they were originally bred and used for tasks that required pulling heavy loads, or "drafting." They are known for their strength and ability to work for long hours pulling heavy equipment or hauling heavy loads. The term "draft" comes from the Old English word "dragan," meaning "to draw or pull."
How many Irish bred horses competed in the Beijing Olympics?
23 look up the website the chronicle of horses 2008 Olympics
